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Chinese Heroes is an online video game in
production. The project is being sponsored by the Communist Party of China. The
game is being designed in direct competition for World of
Warcraft. Although World of Warcraft is popular, the CPC does
not support violence. Chinese Heroes is meant to show values such
as patriotism and altruism.

The object of the game is to gain points by answering questions
related to the lives of numerous Chinese heroes. Points can also be
gained by doing good deeds such as mending clothing. On release, it
is expected that at least 70 heroes would be incorporated into the
game. Winning of the game occurs when the player has gained enough
points to receive a virtual signed copy of Mao Zedong's "Little Red Book".

Criticism of the game does exist inside and outside of the
People's Republic of China. Some consider the idea of the game
overly simplistic and argue that many people would find it boring.
Others contend that it would be used for propaganda purposes and to
inspire xenophobia of
non Han Chinese.
Some of the heroes designed to be included were generals who
defeated foreigners. The inclusion of militaristic leaders from
China's history is viewed by some to be contrary to the less
violent message the game hopes to send.